The tension in the room didn’t fade.It thickened.Daniel cleared his throat again, clearly uncomfortable.“I think I should—”“No,” Adrian said.The word cut through the air.Firm.Final.Emily frowned.“Adrian.”He didn’t look at her.His gaze stayed on Daniel.“Finish what you were saying.”Daniel hesitated.Then nodded.“…Right. As I was saying,” he continued, pointing at the screen, “if we move the remaining assets into a controlled account, we can slow down the damage.”Emily leaned in again, focusing.“Yes, that gives us time to trace the next move.”Adrian watched.Closely.Too closely.The way they stood near each other.The way they spoke—easily.Naturally.Like they understood each other.His jaw tightened.“Step back.”Emily blinked.“What?”Adrian’s voice lowered.“You’re too close.”Silence.Daniel straightened slightly.“I didn’t realize—”“You don’t need to realize,” Adrian cut in.His eyes shifted to Emily.“You just need to listen.”Emily stared at him.Slowly—Her e
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